Aarti Shri Ramayan Ji Ki
The sacred aarti of the Ramayana and Lord Rama, sung at the completion of every Ramayana recitation.
About Aarti Shri Ramayan Ji Ki
Aarti Shri Ramayan Ji Ki is sung at the conclusion of every Ramayana recitation (paath) and at Ram temples during the aarti ceremony. It praises not only Lord Rama but also the Ramayana text itself — a practice unique to the Hindu tradition where sacred scripture is worshipped as a living deity.
The aarti describes how Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas in Avadhi Hindi, making Rama's story accessible to common people. It praises the Ramayana as the destroyer of sins, the refuge of the afflicted, and the supreme means of crossing the ocean of worldly existence (samsara).
Ram Navami, celebrating Rama's birth on the ninth day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra, is the grandest occasion for this aarti. The aarti is sung with great fervor after the reading of the Balakanda (the birth section of the Ramayana), often with the entire congregation participating.
Best Time to Perform
Ram Navami, morning worship, during Ramayana recitation
Occasion
Ram Navami
Aarti Lyrics
Lyrics (Devanagari)
आरती श्री रामायण जी की, कीरत कलित ललित सिय पी की। गावत ब्रह्मादिक मुनि नारद, बाल्मीक बिग्यान बिशारद॥
Transliteration
Aarti Shri Ramayan ji ki, kirat kalit lalit Siya Pi ki. Gavat Brahmaadik muni Narad, Valmiki bigyaan bishaarad.
Meaning
The aarti of the holy Ramayana, the beautiful and elegant glory of Sita's beloved (Rama). Brahma and other gods, sage Narada, and Valmiki — the master of all wisdom — all sing its praises.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
श्री रामचरित मानस एही नामा, सुनि आदरहिं सकल परिजामा। मंगल भवन अमंगल हारी, द्रवहु सुदसरथ अजिर बिहारी॥
Transliteration
Shri Ramcharit Manas ehi nama, suni adarhim sakal parinama. Mangal bhavan amangal hari, dravahu Sudasrath ajir bihari.
Meaning
This is called the Shri Ramcharitmanas — upon hearing it, all are filled with reverence and transformation. May He who dwells in the courtyard of Dasharatha — the abode of auspiciousness and destroyer of all ill-fortune — be moved with compassion.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
रामायण तुलसी करि गाई, सकल मनोरथ पाई। आरत जन की पीर मिटावत, नाम सुमिरत सुख पावत॥
Transliteration
Ramayan Tulsi kari gai, sakal manorath pai. Aarat jan ki peer mitavat, naam sumirat sukh pavat.
Meaning
Tulsidas composed and sang the Ramayana, fulfilling all his heart's desires. It removes the suffering of the afflicted, and one finds happiness by remembering the Lord's name.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
जय रामायण जय रघुनन्दन, जय जानकी जीवन मन रञ्जन। जय जय राम रमापति पालक, भरत हनुमत के प्रिय पालक॥
Transliteration
Jai Ramayan jai Raghunandan, jai Janaki jivan man ranjan. Jai jai Ram Ramapati palak, Bharat Hanumat ke priya palak.
Meaning
Victory to the Ramayana, victory to Raghunandan (Rama). Victory to the beloved of Janaki (Sita), who delights the heart and soul. Victory to Rama, who is dear to Bharata and Hanuman.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
जो रामायण की आरती गावे, रामकृपा दृढ़ चित्त में पावे। जनम जनम के पाप नसावे, मोक्ष द्वार दिखावे॥
Transliteration
Jo Ramayan ki aarti gave, Ramkripa dridh chitt mein pave. Janam janam ke paap nasave, moksha dwar dikhave.
Meaning
One who sings this aarti of the Ramayana gains Rama's firm grace in their heart. The sins of many lifetimes are destroyed, and the doorway to liberation (moksha) is revealed.
Spiritual Benefits
- ✓Purifies the mind and heart as effectively as a full Ramayana recitation
- ✓Destroys the accumulated sins of many lifetimes
- ✓Bestows Rama's grace, which brings peace, righteousness, and moral strength
- ✓Especially powerful when sung at the completion of Ramayana paath
- ✓Opens the door to liberation by aligning the devotee with dharmic values